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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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